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Ministry of Earth Sciences
The air quality over Delhi-NCT is likely to remain in Moderate category today
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :
Wind Pattern and Ventilation Index Forecast
Air mass inflow forecast in Delhi along with predicted ventilation coefficient and weather forecast is as follows:
- The air quality over Delhi-NCT is likely to remain in Moderate category on 25.06.2021. PM10 will be the predominant pollutant owing to strong surface winds favourable for raising dust concentration locally and transport of dust from arid regions. The air quality is likely to improve marginally but remain in Moderate to Satisfactory category on 26.06.2021 and 27.06.2021. The Outlook for subsequent 5 Days: The air quality is likely to remain largely in Satisfactory to Moderate category.
- The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from Northwest directions of Delhi with wind speed 04-16 kmph and partly cloudy sky with very light rain/thundershowers at a few places accompanied with gusty winds  towards evening/night on 25.06.2021. The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from Northwest directions of Delhi with wind speed 12-16 kmph and partly cloudy sky with possibility of very light rain/thundershowers on 26.06.2021. The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from Northwest directions of Delhi with wind speed 16-20 kmph and partly cloudy sky with possibility of thundery development on 27.06.2021.
- Predicted maximum mixing depth is likely to be approx. 4200 m on 25.06.2021, 3800 m on 26.06.2021 and 3750 m on 27.06.2021 over Delhi. Maximum Ventilation index is likely to be approx 32000 m2/s on 25.06.2021, 27000 m2/s on 26.06.2021 and 25500 m2/s on 27.06.2021. The ventilation index lower than 6000 m2/s with average wind speed less than 10 kmph is unfavourable or dispersion of pollutants.
- Detailed forecast analysis and verification can be seen at https://ews.tropmet.res.in.

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Cabinet
Cabinet approves upgradation of 2G mobile sites to 4G at security sites in Left Wing Extremism  areas
To enable better internet and data services in these LWE areas
Will promote domestic manufacturing and fulfil the objectives of Atmanirbhar Bharat
Total cost of the project envisaged at Rs. 2426.39 crore
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a Universal Service Obligation Fund  project for upgrading 2G mobile services to 4G at security sites in LWE areas.
The Project envisages upgrading2,343 left Wing Extremism Phase-I sites from 2G to 4G mobile services at an estimated cost of Rs.1,884.59 crore . This includes O&M for five years. However, BSNL will maintain the sites for another five years at its own cost. The work will be awarded to BSNL because these sites belong to BSNL.
The Cabinet also approved funding of operations and maintenance cost of LWE Phase-I 2G sites by BSNL for an extended period beyond the contractual period of five years at an estimated cost of Rs.541.80 crore. The extension will be up to 12 months from the date of approval by the Cabinet or commissioning of 4G sites, whichever is earlier.
Government chose BSNL for a prestigious project to indigenous 4G telecom equipment so as to achieve self-reliance in the telecom gear segment to fulfil domestic market needs apart from exporting to other markets. This 4G equipment will be deployed in this project also.
The upgradation will enable better internet and data services in these LSW areas. It meets the requirements of Ministry of Home Affairs and the state governments. It shall also fulfil the communication needs of the security personnel deployed in these areas. The proposal is in line with the goal of providing mobile connectivity in rural areas. In addition, delivery of various e-governance services, banking services, tele-medicine; tele-education etc. through mobile broadband shall be possible in these areas.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari emphasizes on reduction of logistic costs below 10 Percent for making retail market more competitive and boosting economic growth
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari emphasized on reduction of logistic costs below 10% for makingretail market more competitive and boosting economic growth.Addressing the inaugural session of M&M & IIM Ahmedabad MPOWER Series he saidthe government is focusing on integrated infrastructure development through the announcement of the National Infra Pipeline and Gati-Shakti programs. He said it has been planned to construct 25,000 kilometers of National highways within the next 2 years. The Minister said under the National Infrastructure pipeline program, a roadmap of 2,800 projects has been planned with a length of over 1 lakh kilometers. He said flagship Bharatmala pariyojana has planned development of 34,800 km of highways connecting major urban and economic centers throughout the nation.
Shri Gadkari said with so many upcoming new alternative fuels such as Ethanol, LNG, Bio-CNG, Electric, Hydrogen, the transport sector in India is standing at a very important junction. He said whatever policies we design and adopt right now will pave the way for the next 30-40 years. He said we must be open to new technologies as over-regulation can sometimes kill emerging technologies at a very young age.The Minister said what we need is a motivated push for technologies which have a positive impact on the ecology and environment.He said we can use our knowledge in management fields to constantly work and improve the economic viability of such technologies. He said we are moving ahead with blending ethanol with petrol and even Flex Engines, which can run on both 100% ethanol or 100% petrol. Shri Gadkari said earlier people were reluctant of using or shifting to electric vehicles and had some reservations but today India is breaking records for sale of electric 2 wheelers and the similar patterns will be followed for four wheelers too.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds Team India for both cricket victory and vaccine landmark
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has praised Team India as India scores significant successes in its vaccination drive and on cricket field.
Today, India once again administered more than 1 crore doses,thrice in the last 11 days.
In cricket, India registered a historic win at Oval today.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Great day  on the vaccination front and on the cricket pitch. As always, #TeamIndia wins!
#SabkoVaccineMuftVaccine"
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Webinar on World Coconut Day
Coconut to Coir Technologies
Coir Board organized a National Webinar on ‘Coconut to Coir Technologies’ today, on the World Coconut Day. It was inaugurated by Shri D. Kuppuramu, Chairman, Coir Board. Shri M.Kumararaja, Secretary, Coir Board delivered the keynote address.
Joint Secretary , Ministry of MSME Smt. Alka Nangia Arora in her presidential address emphasizedupon the need of giving importance to the publicity and supply chain management of the coir products. She said, suchwebinars are a good medium for the coir board to disseminate information about the products and technologies available in coconut and coir industries, which could attract new entrepreneurs to these fields.
The webinar was attended by 347 participants from all over the Country.Experts in various fields presented papers, opening prospects of coconut and coir technologies.
It was organised as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, commemorating the 75th Anniversary of its Independence .
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘5.09% GS 2022’, Auction for Sale  of ‘5.79% GS 2030’, Auction for Sale  of ‘New GoI Floating Rate Bond 2033’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.19% GS 2060’.
Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘5.09 per cent Government Stock, 2022’ for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘5.79 per cent Government Stock, 2030’ for a notified amount of Rs 18,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘New GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2033’ for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through spread based auction, and  ‘7.19 per cent Government Stock, 2060’ for a notified amount of Rs 5,000 crore  through price based auction. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore each against any one or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on June 19, 2020  using multiple price method.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on June 19, 2020. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on June 19, 2020  and payment by successful bidders will be on June 22, 2020 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Defence
Jaguar Aircraft Safely Recovered at AF STN Ambala After suspected Bird Hit
An Indian Air Force Jaguar aircraft took off from Air Force Station Ambala this morning for a training mission around 0745h. The aircraft, immediately after takeoff, had an engine failure due to suspected bird hit. The pilot assessed the situation correctly and jettisoned external stores as per the standard operating procedures. The prompt and correct actions by the pilot enabled him to recover the crippled aircraft on single engine and carry out a safe landing at Air Force Station, Ambala. A court of inquiry has been ordered.
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PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- Over 155 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 11,17,531
- Active cases stands at 3.08%
- Recovery Rate currently at 95.59%
- 84,825 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,47,15,361
- 2,47,417 new cases in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 69.73 cr Total Tests conducted so far
- 69.31 cr Total Tests conducted so far
#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCorona
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
190.34 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 20,403
Active cases stand at 0.05%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.74%
3,410 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,25,60,905
3,207 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
84.10 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,36,776 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Power
NHPC signs MoU with RITES, Ministry of Railways for construction of railway siding for Dibang Multipurpose Project, Arunachal Pradesh
NHPC Limited, India’s premier hydropower company, has signed an MoU with RITES, a Miniratna Schedule 'A' Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, for construction of railway siding at Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, for NHPC’s 2,880 MW Dibang Multi Purpose Project.
The strategic partnership between NHPC and RITES complements the expertise of both organizations. Leveraging its core strength, RITES, as a Project Management Consultant, will provide comprehensive and efficient solutions for developing rail infrastructure facilities for NHPC Dibang and other upcoming projects in Arunachal Pradesh.
The MoU was signed at NHPC Corporate Office, Faridabad on 21st August 2023, by General Manager  Dibang and Executive Director, RITES in presence of Director  NHPC, Shri Biswajit Basu; Executive Director , NHPC and the concerned Executive Director at Corporate Office, NHPC.
NHPC Limited is India’s premier Hydropower Company. NHPC’s total installed capacity is 7,097.2 MW of renewable power , through its 25 power stations including 1,520 MW through subsidiaries.
RITES Limited is a Miniratna  Schedule ‘A’ Public Sector Enterprise and a leading player in the transport consultancy and engineering sector in India, providing diversified services across sectors and wide geographical reach.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
India’s Agriculture trade grows during 2020-21
Despite the pandemic export of Agri and allied commodities during Apr, 2020 - Feb, 2021 shows an increase of 18.49%
India has witnessed tremendous growth of 727% for Wheat export and 132% for  Rice export during 2020-21
India has consistently maintained trade surplus in the agricultural products over the years. India’s agricultural and allied exports during 2019-20 were Rs. 2.52 lakh Crores and imports were Rs. 1.47 lakh Crores. Even, during the difficult time of Pandemic, India took care not to disturb the world food supply chain and continued to export. The export of Agri and allied commodities during Apr,2020 - Feb,2021 were Rs. 2.74 lakhCrore as compared to Rs. 2.31 Crore in the same period last year indicating an increase of 18.49%.
The commodities which posted significant positive growth in exports were wheat,Other Cereals,Rice , Soya meal, Spices, Sugar, Raw Cotton, Fresh Vegetable, Processed Vegetables, and Alcoholic Beverages etc.
Wheat and other cereals posted huge growth over last year, i.e., increasing from Rs. 425 Crore to Rs. 3283 Crore and Rs. 1318 Crore to Rs. 4542 Crore, respectively. On specific demand from countries, NAFED has exported 50,000 MT wheat to Afghanistan and 40,000 MT wheat to Lebanon under G2G arrangement. India has witnessed tremendous growth of 727 % for Wheat export.
Country has witnessed significant growth of 132% in export of  Rice. Export of Non-Basmati Rice has gone up from Rs 13,030 crores in 2019-20 to Rs 30,277 crores in 2020-21.This increase in exports is on account of multiple factors, mainly being India capturing new markets namely, Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea, Brazil, Chile, and Puerto Rico. Exportswere also made to Togo, Senegal, Malaysia, Madagascar, Iraq, Bangladesh, Mozambique, Vietnam, Tanzania Rep and Madagascar.
India also enhanced export of Soya meals by 132%. Soya meal has gone up from Rs 3087 crores in 2019-20 to Rs 7224 crores in 2020-21.
Other commodities of Agri& Allied basket witnessing significant increase in export during April, 2020 to February, 2021 as compared to corresponding period during 2019-20, have been Spices , Sugar, Raw Cotton, Fresh Vegetable  and Processed Vegetables etc.
The imports of Agri and allied commodities during April, 2020 – Feb, 2021 were Rs. 141034.25 Crore as compared to Rs. 137014.39 Crore in the same period last year witnessing a slight increase of 2.93%.
Despite COVID-19, balance of trade in agriculture has favorably increased during April, 2020 – Feb, 2021 to Rs. 132,579.69 Crore as against Rs. 93,907.76 Crore during the same period in 2019-20.
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Ministry of Finance
Fifteenth Finance Commission constitutes an Advisory Council to advise on the matters related to its Terms of Reference
The Fifteenth Finance Commission has constituted an Advisory Council to advise and assist the Commission. The role and functions of the Advisory Council will be:
- To advise the Commission on any issue or subject related to the Terms of Reference  of the Commission, which may be of relevance;
- To assist in the preparation of any paper or research study which would enhance the Commission's understanding on the issues containing in its ToR; and
- To help in broadening the Commission's ambit and understanding to seek best national and international practices on matters pertaining to fiscal devolution and improving the quality and reach and enforcement of its recommendations.
Advisory Council will have following members:
- Arvind Virmani, President, Forum for Strategic Initiatives
- Surjit S. Bhalla, Part-time Member of PMEAC and Sr. Indian Analyst for the Observatory Group and Chairman of Oxus Research and Investments
- Sanjeev Gupta, Ex-Deputy Director , IMF
- Pinaki Chakraborty, Professor 
- Shri Sajjid Chinoy, Chief India Economist, JP Morgan
- Shri Neelkanth Mishra, Managing Director and the Credit Suisse India Economist and Strategist
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 192.74 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 19.93 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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More than 192.74 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 19.93 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Power
NTPC conducts Vaccination Drive at SCOPE Complex
To combat second wave of COVID Pandemic and ensure safety and good health of its employees, their family members and associates, NTPC a Maharatna CPSU under Ministry of Power has been organising Vaccination drives at its various locations and offices.
A total number of 2013 persons have been vaccinated at NTPC SCOPE Office in New Delhi, over five days in a phased manner. The vaccination process was conducted under strict COVID protocol.
NTPC has already vaccinated over 70,000 of its employees, workers and their family members across its operations. NTPC aims to cover all eligible employees and their dependents under the protection of the vaccine. The vaccination drive has been running across 72 locations of NTPC which includes the JVs and subsidiaries.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot Assumes Charge as Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot assumed charge as the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment here today. The new Ministers of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, Shri Ramdas Athawale and Shri Rattan Lal Kataria also assumed charge. Smt. Neelam Sawhney, Secretary, M/o Social Justice and Empowerment, Smt. Shakuntala D. Gamlin, Secretary, DEPwD and senior officers of the Ministry were present on the occasion.
Later, Shri Gehlot held a Meeting with the Ministers of State, Secretaries and senior officers of the Ministry to review the programmes and projects of the Ministry.
Shri Gehlot was born on 18rd May, 1948 in village Rupeta , Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. He was re-elected to Rajya Sabha in April, 2018. He held the post of Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment during the previous tenure of the government also.
Ministry of Defence
INS SUDARSHINI DEPLOYMENT TO GULF COUNTRIES
INS Sudarshini is presently on its culmination phase of deployment to Gulf region as part of Indian Navy’s efforts towards familiarising friendly foreign navies on various facets of operations and training on board sail training platforms and extending ‘Bridges of Friendship’.
The ship was escorted by IRIS Zereh to Port Sahid Bahonar, Bandar Abbas  on 22 December 21. The ship was accorded a warm welcome by the Naval band of IRI Navy at the jetty. A delegation of the IRI Navy 1st Naval Region and Naval Attaché Indian embassy received the ship.
The reception was followed by an onboard visit by His Excellency Mr. Gaddam Dharmendra, Ambassador of India to Iran. He along with his team were provided a guided tour of the ship. The ship’s staff were hosted at a banquet lunch on invitation of the Ambassador. Personnel from IRI Navy were also invited for the event. A joint cake cutting ceremony was held to mark the visit.
The Commanding Officer accompanied by Naval attaché India called on Commander IRI Navy 1st District. Historical maritime linkages, mutual co-operation between both the Navies on the subject of training cadets and young officers and various aspects of sail training were discussed during the call-on.
Capt. Hamza, Director of Training  visited the ship with a team of Officers from IRI Navy. They were provided an in-depth overview of the functioning and features of the ship during harbour training of IRI Navy Cadets.
IRI Navy Trainee officers  designated to undergo sail training visited the ship for a familiarisation tour of the ship. Practical knowledge on subjects of seamanship, sail arrangement, rope work and the technicalities of sail training were shared. Hands-on practical knowledge and experience on sail rigging of both sides was also imparted during this visit.
The ship would be staying at Bandar Abbas for three days which includes a visit to Naval Base  and embarkation of Sea Riders from the IRI Navy to provide sail training experience over a day’s sortie.